Girls flag football is now a sanctioned state championship sport in Maryland, starting in the 2026-2027 academic year.

Manuel Gordon-Watson Jr., 34, of Hagerstown, was sentenced to 60 years in state prison, with another 65 years suspended, ...

Mackenzie Trader has been chosen as The Herald-Mail Student of the Week. Mackenzie is a senior at Smithsburg High School. Mackenzie has demonstrated a strong commitment to academics throughout high ...

Washington County will hold April 28 public hearings for proposed fee increases for Hagerstown Regional Airport and utility ...

The Hagerstown area scored its third big Lottery game win in recent days, while Powerball winner claims prize.

Two volunteer cleanup events are planned in Washington County, inviting residents and students to help care for local outdoor ...

Country-rock artist Laura Bryna performs live at The Hall in Boonsboro on April 25, joined by Jimmy Charles and Hannah Ponce.

Boonsboro's Darian Gaskins and Charleigh McDowell won the voting as the Washington County high school spring sports athletes of the week! Gaskins, a Warriors baseball standout, had three hits, ...

Neil Parrott has been appointed to the Board of County Commissioners, bringing decades of experience in public service, engineering, business leadership and community involvement to his new role, ...

Downtown Hagerstown hosts classic cars, live music and a muralist meet‑and‑greet May 1 as a free kickoff event for Hagerfest ...

South Hagerstown welcomed Boonsboro to School Stadium for a Washington County boys lacrosse game on April 23, 2026. Here's ...

As "American Idol" celebrated the iconic music of Disney fairytales, a contestant announced that she'd found her Prince Charming on the show. About 25 people gathered at JoJo's Restaurant & Tap House ...